absolute zero
noun
: a theoretical temperature characterized by complete absence of heat and motion and equivalent to exactly −273.15°C or −459.67°F
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The department maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy for any actions that compromise our core values, our strict ethical standards, or the public trust.
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Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Most applications require ultra-cold temperatures of absolute zero (-273 degrees Centigrade) to operate in.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The researchers chilled a rubidium-87 atom to near absolute zero and immobilized it inside an optical tweezer.
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IEEE Spectrum,
21 June 2026
The scientists entangled two qubits kept at temperatures near absolute zero at the opposing ends of a 30-meter-long tube.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Most applications require ultra-cold temperatures of absolute zero (-273 degrees Centigrade) to operate in.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The researchers chilled a rubidium-87 atom to near absolute zero and immobilized it inside an optical tweezer.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
21 June 2026
The scientists entangled two qubits kept at temperatures near absolute zero at the opposing ends of a 30-meter-long tube.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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“Absolute zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absolute%20zero. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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